How far is South Portland, ME from Whitefield, ME?

The driving distance from South Portland, ME to Whitefield, ME is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.34 mi
01h 26m
Flight
47.67 mi
76.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.67 mi
Kilometers
76.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.34 mi
Kilometers
100.33 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitefield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:19 PM EDT
Return by in South Portland
Sat, Apr 18, 7:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Portland
2026-04-18T16:53
Arrive Whitefield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Portland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Topsham
ME

Town in Maine, United States

From South Portland
31.1 mi
00h 43m
To Whitefield
31.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Portland Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Saturday
Using Portland as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Portland and Whitefield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Portland and Whitefield.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    18 m · 10 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on Casco Bay Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Casco Bay Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto York Street

    785 ft · 19 sec · York Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North, US 1 North: Falmouth

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    45.6 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 126: Litchfield, Gardiner

    1774 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lewiston Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lewiston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cobbossee Avenue

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Cobbossee Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    642 ft · 11 sec · Lewiston Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Street

    916 ft · 15 sec · Central Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2616 ft · 49 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Pittston Road

    8.2 mi · 20 min · East Pittston Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pittston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Portland and Whitefield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
45.9 mi · 74%
East Pittston Road
8.23 mi · 13%
Water Street
2.19 mi · 4%
Lewiston Road
1.23 mi · 2%
Casco Bay Bridge
1.15 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

45.6 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsham
00h 43m from South Portland
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Portland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Portland to Whitefield?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Topsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from South Portland and 31.2 miles from Whitefield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Portland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitefield.

Stop Ideas Near Topsham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Topsham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Topsham.

BUS

Brunswick Maine Street Station

4 mi away
101 Bath Rd.
RAIL

Freeport

13 mi away
36 Depot Street
BUS

Bath, Maine

13 mi away
10 State Rd
BUS

Wiscasset, Maine

24 mi away
279 Bath Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Portland and Whitefield. Straight-line distance: 47.67 mi (76.72 km).

South Portland

#1 South Portland

City in Cumberland County, Maine, USA

Population25,950
Coordinates43.6414700, -70.2408800
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Whitefield

#2 Whitefield

City in Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America

Population2,281
Coordinates44.1700700, -69.6253200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: South Portland (-70.24088, 43.64147)
End: Whitefield (-69.62532, 44.17007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.68
Round trip
$17.36
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.68 $17.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.86 $10.69 $21.38
Diesel $6.00 $13.19 $26.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Portland and Whitefield. The current time is 16:53:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.